GICS. Global Industry Classification Standard

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1 GICS Global Industry Classification Standard

2 About S&P Global Market Intelligence At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we know that not all information is important some of it is vital. Accurate, deep and insightful. We integrate financial and industry data, research and news into tools that help track performance, generate alpha, identify investment ideas, understand competitive and industry dynamics, perform valuation and assess credit risk. Investment professionals, government agencies, corporations and universities globally can gain the intelligence essential to making business and financial decisions with conviction. S&P Global Market Intelligence is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit About MSCI For more than 40 years, MSCI s research-based indexes and analytics have helped the world s leading investors build and manage better portfolios. Clients rely on our offerings for deeper insights into the drivers of performance and risk in their portfolios, broad asset class coverage and innovative research. Our line of products and services includes indexes, analytical models, data, real estate benchmarks and ESG research. MSCI serves 97 of the top 100 largest asset managers, based upon P&I data as of December 2014 and MSCI client data as of June For more information, visit us at The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property of, Standard & Poor s Financial Services LLC (S&P) and MSCI. GICS is the trademark of Standard & Poor s Financial Services LLC (S&P) and MSCI. Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) and GICS Direct are service marks of Standard & Poor s Financial Services LLC (S&P) and MSCI. GICS Direct is a joint product of Standard & Poor s Financial Services LLC (S&P) and MSCI, which provides the current, company-level GICS classification codes for over 40,000 companies worldwide. Copyright 2016 by S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global Inc. All rights reserved.

3 Contents The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS )... 3 A Guide to the GICS Methodology... 4 Company Classification Guidelines... 5 The GICS Structure... 6 Energy Materials Industrials Consumer Discretionary Consumer Staples Health Care Financials Information Technology Telecommunication Services Utilities Real Estate... 50

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5 The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS ) The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS ) was developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices, an independent international financial data and investment services company and a leading provider of global equity indices, and MSCI, a premier independent provider of global indices and benchmark-related products and services. The GICS methodology aims to enhance the investment research and asset management process for financial professionals worldwide. It is the result of numerous discussions with asset owners, portfolio managers and investment analysts around the world. It was designed in response to the global financial community s need for accurate, complete and standard industry definitions. The GICS structure consists of 11 Sectors, 24 Industry groups, 68 Industries and 157 sub-industries. The full GICS structure is detailed in the last section of this document. The GICS structure is: Universal: the structure applies to companies globally Reliable: the structure correctly reflects the current state of industries in the equity investment universe Flexible: the structure offers four levels of analysis, ranging from the most general sector to the most specialized sub-industry Evolving: annual reviews are conducted by S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI to ensure that the structure remains fully representative of today s global markets The GICS methodology has been widely accepted as an industry analysis framework for investment research, portfolio management and asset allocation. Its universal approach to industries worldwide has contributed to transparency and efficiency in the investment process, and the GICS methodology supports the trend towards sector-based investing. Find GICS Maps (Full History) at: GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 3

6 A Guide to the GICS Methodology The way investors classify securities into asset classes has far reaching consequences for the investment community. Most often, security research and portfolio management are structured along the same definition of asset classes. Thus, the relative merits of securities are determined primarily within asset classes. A well-defined industry classification system makes it easier for analysts to compare companies relative valuations and to build return and risk estimates for industries. While most investors agree on the way a company is assigned to a country, this is not necessarily the case for any other grouping, be it value versus growth, small versus large cap or even industry classification. Nevertheless, as far as industry classification is concerned, we can distinguish four approaches. At one extreme lies a purely statistical method. It is financial market-based and uses past returns. For each region, aggregations are formed on the basis of securities correlations, building groups with high correlation within them and low correlation across them. The statistical approach has several drawbacks: the resulting aggregations often differ across regions; the method relies on historical data only; and, finally, it often yields illogical groups. A more pragmatic approach is to define a priori financial market-oriented groups or themes for example cyclical, non-cyclical, and interest rate sensitivity. The difficulty lies in determining groups that are widely accepted by investors, applicable globally and are relatively stable over time. The last two approaches are based on an economic perspective on companies. One is production-oriented while the other focuses on a demand or market perspective. These classifications have limitations as the structure of the global economy has evolved and many new industries have emerged. S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI offer an alternative classification system, which has been devised to address the needs of the changing global economy. We recognize that the emergence of the service era and the availability of global communications have changed the market focus from producers to consumers. The GICS methodology remains profoundly rooted in the microstructure of industries, but has shifted towards a market-oriented perspective. In today s economy, for example, drawing the line between goods and services is increasingly difficult and arbitrary, as almost all goods are sold with a service. Thus, the distinction between consumer goods and services has been replaced by the more market-oriented sectors of Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples which both contain goods and services sub-industries. Finally, sectors such as Health Care, Information Technology and Telecommunication Services accurately represent industries that provide significant value to the consumer in today s global, integrated economy. This contributes to a more uniform distribution of weights among the 11 GICS sectors and provides investors with clearly defined sectors. S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 4

7 Company Classification Guidelines The GICS methodology assigns each company to a sub-industry, and to a corresponding industry, industry group and sector, according to the definition of its principal business activity. Since the classification is strictly hierarchical, at each of the four levels a company can only belong to one grouping. The classification aims to provide an accurate, complete and long-term view of the global investment universe from an industrial perspective. For most companies, revenues reflect companies activities more precisely than earnings, as they are less volatile than earnings. Also, while many companies do not provide earnings breakdowns, industrial and geographic breakdowns of revenues are generally available. Nevertheless, company valuations are more closely related to earnings than revenues and, therefore, earnings remain an important consideration. Consequently, companies are classified based primarily on revenues; however, earnings and market perception are also considered important criteria for analysis. The primary sources of information used to classify companies are the annual reports, financial statements and investment research reports. As a general rule, a company is classified in the sub-industry whose definition most closely describes the business activities that generate the majority of the company s revenues. However, a company engaged in two or more substantially different business activities, none of which contributes 60% or more of revenues, is classified in the sub-industry that provides the majority of both the company s revenues and earnings. When no sub-industry provides the majority of both the company s revenues and earnings, the classification will be determined based on further analysis. A company significantly diversified across three or more sectors, none of which contributes the majority of revenues or earnings, is classified either in the Industrial Conglomerates sub-industry (Industrials Sector) or the Multi-Sector Holdings sub-industry (Financials Sector). In the case of a new company, the initial classification is based primarily on the description of the company s activities and pro-forma results as given in the prospectus. A company s industry classification is reviewed either when a significant corporate restructuring occurs or when a new financial report is made available. To provide a stable industry classification, we attempt to minimize changes in the industry classification by disregarding temporary fluctuations in the results of a company s different business activities. In the event that the above guidelines should not appropriately capture a particular company s business activity, its classification will be determined based on more extensive analysis. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 5

8 The GICS Structure 10 Energy 1010 Energy Energy Equipment & Services Oil & Gas Drilling Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Integrated Oil & Gas Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation Coal & Consumable Fuels 15 Materials 1510 Materials Chemicals Commodity Chemicals Diversified Chemicals Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals Industrial Gases Specialty Chemicals Construction Materials Construction Materials Containers & Packaging Metal & Glass Containers Paper Packaging Metals & Mining Aluminum Diversified Metals & Mining Copper Gold Precious Metals & Minerals Silver Steel Paper & Forest Products Forest Products Paper Products S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 6

9 20 Industrials 2010 Capital Goods Aerospace & Defense Aerospace & Defense Building Products Building Products Construction & Engineering Construction & Engineering Electrical Equipment Electrical Components & Equipment Heavy Electrical Equipment Industrial Conglomerates Industrial Conglomerates Machinery Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks Agricultural & Farm Machinery Industrial Machinery Trading Companies & Distributors Trading Companies & Distributors 2020 Commercial & Professional Services Commercial Services & Supplies Commercial Printing Environmental & Facilities Services Office Services & Supplies Diversified Support Services Security & Alarm Services Professional Services Human Resource & Employment Services Research & Consulting Services 2030 Transportation Air Freight & Logistics Air Freight & Logistics Airlines Airlines Marine Marine Road & Rail Railroads Trucking Transportation Infrastructure Airport Services Highways & Railtracks Marine Ports & Services 25 Consumer Discretionary 2510 Automobiles & Components Auto Components Auto Parts & Equipment Tires & Rubber Automobiles Automobile Manufacturers Motorcycle Manufacturers 2520 Consumer Durables & Apparel Household Durables Consumer Electronics Home Furnishings Homebuilding Household Appliances Housewares & Specialties Leisure Products Leisure Products Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods Footwear Textiles 2530 Consumer Services Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Casinos & Gaming Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines Leisure Facilities Restaurants Diversified Consumer Services Education Services Specialized Consumer Services 2540 Media Media Advertising Broadcasting Cable & Satellite Movies & Entertainment Publishing GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 7

10 25 Consumer Discretionary (continued) 2550 Retailing Distributors Distributors Internet & Direct Marketing Retail Internet & Direct Marketing Retail Multiline Retail Department Stores General Merchandise Stores Specialty Retail Apparel Retail Computer & Electronics Retail Home Improvement Retail Specialty Stores Automotive Retail Homefurnishing Retail 30 Consumer Staples 3010 Food & Staples Retailing Food & Staples Retailing Drug Retail Food Distributors Food Retail Hypermarkets & Super Centers 3020 Food, Beverage & Tobacco Beverages Brewers Distillers & Vintners Soft Drinks Food Products Agricultural Products Packaged Foods & Meats Tobacco Tobacco 3030 Household & Personal Products Household Products Household Products Personal Products Personal Products S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 8

11 35 Health Care 3510 Health Care Equipment & Services Health Care Equipment & Supplies Health Care Equipment Health Care Supplies Health Care Providers & Services Health Care Distributors Health Care Services Health Care Facilities Managed Health Care Health Care Technology Health Care Technology 3520 Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Biotechnology Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceuticals Life Sciences Tools & Services Life Sciences Tools & Services 40 Financials 4010 Banks Banks Diversified Banks Regional Banks Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Thrift & Mortgage Finance 4020 Diversified Financials Diversified Financial Services Other Diversified Financial Services Multi-Sector Holdings Specialized Finance Consumer Finance Consumer Finance Capital Markets Asset Management & Custody Banks Investment Banking & Brokerage Diversified Capital Markets Financial Exchanges & Data Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Mortgage REITs 4030 Insurance Insurance Insurance Brokers Life & Health Insurance Multi-line Insurance Property & Casualty Insurance Reinsurance GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 9

12 45 Information Technology 4510 Software & Services Internet Software & Services Internet Software & Services IT Services IT Consulting & Other Services Data Processing & Outsourced Services Software Application Software Systems Software Home Entertainment Software 4520 Technology Hardware & Equipment Communications Equipment Communications Equipment Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components Electronic Equipment & Instruments Electronic Components Electronic Manufacturing Services Technology Distributors 4530 Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Semiconductor Equipment Semiconductors 50 Telecommunication Services 5010 Telecommunication Services Diversified Telecommunication Services Alternative Carriers Integrated Telecommunication Services Wireless Telecommunication Services Wireless Telecommunication Services S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 10

13 55 Utilities 5510 Utilities Electric Utilities Electric Utilities Gas Utilities Gas Utilities Multi-Utilities Multi-Utilities Water Utilities Water Utilities Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders Renewable Electricity 60 Real Estate 6010 Real Estate Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Diversified REITs Industrial REITs Hotel & Resort REITs Office REITs Health Care REITs Residential REITs Retail REITs Specialized REITs Real Estate Management & Development Diversified Real Estate Activities Real Estate Operating Companies Real Estate Development Real Estate Services GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 11

14 Sector Industry Group Industry Energy Energy Energy Equipment & Services Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 12

15 Energy Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Drilling Drilling contractors or owners of drilling rigs that contract their services for drilling wells. Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Manufacturers of equipment, including drilling rigs and equipment, and providers of supplies and services to companies involved in the drilling, evaluation and completion of oil and gas wells. Integrated Oil & Gas Integrated oil companies engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas, as well as at least one other significant activity in either refining, marketing and transportation, or chemicals. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Companies engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas not classified elsewhere. Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Companies engaged in the refining and marketing of oil, gas and/or refined products not classified in the Integrated Oil & Gas or Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders sub-industries. Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation Companies engaged in the storage and/or transportation of oil, gas and/or refined products. Includes diversified midstream natural gas companies facing competitive markets, oil and refined product pipelines, coal slurry pipelines and oil & gas shipping companies. Coal & Consumable Fuels Companies primarily involved in the production and mining of coal, related products and other consumable fuels related to the generation of energy. Excludes companies primarily producing gases classified in the Industrial Gases sub-industry. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 13

16 Sector Industry Group Industry Materials Materials Chemicals Construction Materials Containers & Packaging Metals & Mining S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 14

17 Materials Sub-Industry Commodity Chemicals Companies that primarily produce industrial chemicals and basic chemicals. Including but not limited to plastics, synthetic fibers, films, commodity-based paints and pigments, explosives and petrochemicals. Excludes chemical companies classified in the Diversified Chemicals, Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals, Industrial Gases, or Specialty Chemicals sub-industries. Diversified Chemicals Manufacturers of a diversified range of chemical products not classified in the Industrial Gases, Commodity Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals or Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals sub-industries. Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals Producers of fertilizers, pesticides, potash or other agriculture-related chemicals not classified elsewhere. Industrial Gases Manufacturers of industrial gases. Specialty Chemicals Companies that primarily produce high value-added chemicals used in the manufacture of a wide variety of products, including but not limited to fine chemicals, additives, advanced polymers, adhesives, sealants and specialty paints, pigments and coatings. Construction Materials Manufacturers of construction materials including sand, clay, gypsum, lime, aggregates, cement, concrete and bricks. Other finished or semi-finished building materials are classified in the Building Products sub-industry. Metal & Glass Containers Manufacturers of metal, glass or plastic containers. Includes corks and caps. Paper Packaging Manufacturers of paper and cardboard containers and packaging. Aluminum Producers of aluminum and related products, including companies that mine or process bauxite and companies that recycle aluminum to produce finished or semi-finished products. Excludes companies that primarily produce aluminum building materials classified in the Building Products sub-industry. Diversified Metals & Mining Companies engaged in the diversified production or extraction of metals and minerals not classified elsewhere. Including, but not limited to, nonferrous metal mining (except bauxite) salt and borate mining, phosphate rock mining, and diversified mining operations. Excludes iron ore mining, classified in the Steel Sub-Industry, bauxite mining, classified in the Aluminum Sub-Industry, and coal mining, classified in either the Steel or Coal & Consumable Fuels Sub-Industries. Copper Companies involved primarily in copper ore mining. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 15

18 Sector Industry Group Industry Materials Materials Metals & Mining Paper & Forest Products S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 16

19 Materials continued from previous page Sub-Industry Gold Producers of gold and related products, including companies that mine or process gold and the South African finance houses which primarily invest in, but do not operate, gold mines. Precious Metals & Minerals Companies mining precious metals and minerals not classified in the Gold sub-industry. Includes companies primarily mining latinum. Silver Companies primarily mining silver. Excludes companies classified in the Gold or Precious Metals and Minerals Sub-Industries. Steel Producers of iron and steel and related products, including metallurgical (coking) coal mining used for steel production. Forest Products Manufacturers of timber and related wood products. Includes lumber for the building industry. Paper Products Manufacturers of all grades of paper. Excludes companies specializing in paper packaging classified in the Paper Packaging sub-industry. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 17

20 Sector Industry Group Industry Industrials Capital Goods Aerospace & Defense Building Products Construction & Engineering Electrical Equipment Industrial Conglomerates Machinery Trading Companies & Distributors S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 18

21 Industrials Sub-Industry Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers of civil or military aerospace and defense equipment, parts or products. Includes defense electronics and space equipment. Building Products Manufacturers of building components and home improvement products and equipment. Excludes lumber and plywood classified under Forest Products and cement and other materials classified in the Construction Materials sub-industry. Construction & Engineering Companies engaged in primarily non-residential construction. Includes civil engineering companies and large-scale contractors Excludes companies classified in the Homebuilding sub-industry. Electrical Components & Equipment Companies that produce electric cables and wires, electrical components or equipment not classified in the Heavy Electrical Equipment sub-industry Heavy Electrical Equipment Manufacturers of power-generating equipment and other heavy electrical equipment, including power turbines, heavy electrical machinery intended for fixed-use and large electrical systems. Excludes cables and wires, classified in the Electrical Components & Equipment sub-industry. Industrial Conglomerates Diversified industrial companies with business activities in three or more sectors, none of which contribute a majority of revenues. Stakes held are predominantly of a controlling nature, and stake holders maintain an operational interest in the running of the subsidiaries. Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks Manufacturers of heavy duty trucks, rolling machinery, earth-moving and construction equipment, and manufacturers of related parts Includes non-military shipbuilding. Agricultural & Farm Machinery Companies manufacturing agricultural machinery, farm machinery, and their related parts. Includes machinery used for the production of crops and agricultural livestock, agricultural tractors, planting and fertilizing machinery, fertilizer and chemical application equipment, and grain dryers and blowers. Industrial Machinery Manufacturers of industrial machinery and industrial components. Includes companies that manufacture presses, machine tools, compressors, pollution control equipment, elevators, escalators, insulators, pumps, roller bearings and other metal fabrications. Trading Companies & Distributors Trading companies and other distributors of industrial equipment and products. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 19

22 Sector Industry Group Industry Industrials Commercial & Professional Services Commercial Services & Supplies Professional Services S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 20

23 Industrials continued from previous page Sub-Industry Commercial Printing Companies providing commercial printing services. Includes printers primarily serving the media industry. Environmental & Facilities Services Companies providing environmental and facilities maintenance services. Includes waste management, facilities management and pollution control services. Excludes large-scale water treatment systems classified in the Water Utilities sub-industry. Office Services & Supplies Providers of office services and manufacturers of office supplies and equipment not classified elsewhere. Diversified Support Services Companies primarily providing labor oriented support services to businesses and governments. Includes commercial cleaning services, dining & catering services, equipment repair services, industrial maintenance services, industrial auctioneers, storage & warehousing, transaction services, uniform rental services, and other business support services. Security & Alarm Services Companies providing security and protection services to business and governments. Includes companies providing services such as correctional facilities, security & alarm services, armored transportation & guarding. Excludes companies providing security software classified under the Systems Software sub-industry and home security services classified under the Specialized Consumer Services sub-industry. Also excludes companies manufacturing security system equipment classified under the Electronic Equipment & Instruments sub-industry. Human Resource & Employment Services Companies providing business support services relating to human capital management. Includes employment agencies, employee training, payroll & benefit support services, retirement support services and temporary agencies. Research & Consulting Services Companies primarily providing research and consulting services to businesses and governments not classified elsewhere Includes companies involved in management consulting services, architectural design, business information or scientific research, marketing, and testing & certification services. Excludes companies providing information technology consulting services classified in the IT Consulting & Other Services sub-industry. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 21

24 Sector Industry Group Industry Industrials Transportation Air Freight & Logistics Airlines Marine Road & Rail Transportation Infrastructure S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 22

25 Industrials continued from previous page Sub-Industry Air Freight & Logistics Companies providing air freight transportation, courier and logistics services, including package and mail delivery and customs agents Excludes those companies classified in the Airlines, Marine or Trucking sub-industries. Airlines Companies providing primarily passenger air transportation. Marine Companies providing goods or passenger maritime transportation. Excludes cruise ships classified in the Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines sub-industry. Railroads Companies providing primarily goods and passenger rail transportation. Trucking Companies providing primarily goods and passenger land transportation. Includes vehicle rental and taxi companies. Airport Services Operators of airports and companies providing related services. Highways & Railtracks Owners and operators of roads, tunnels and railtracks. Marine Ports & Services Owners and operators of marine ports and related services. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 23

26 Sector Industry Group Industry Consumer Discretionary Automobiles & Components Auto Components Automobiles Consumer Durables & Apparel Household Durables Leisure Products S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 24

27 Consumer Discretionary Sub-Industry Auto Parts & Equipment Manufacturers of parts and accessories for automobiles and motorcycles. Excludes companies classified in the Tires & Rubber sub-industry. Tires & Rubber Manufacturers of tires and rubber. Automobile Manufacturers Companies that produce mainly passenger automobiles and light trucks. Excludes companies producing mainly motorcycles and three-wheelers classified in the Motorcycle Manufacturers sub-industry and heavy duty trucks classified in the Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks sub-industry. Motorcycle Manufacturers Companies that produce motorcycles, scooters or three-wheelers. Excludes bicycles classified in the Leisure Products sub-industry. Consumer Electronics Manufacturers of consumer electronics products including TVs, home audio equipment, game consoles, digital cameras, and related products Excludes personal home computer manufacturers classified in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals Sub-Industry, and electric household appliances classified in the Household Appliances sub-industry. Home Furnishings Manufacturers of soft home furnishings or furniture, including upholstery, carpets and wall-coverings. Homebuilding Residential construction companies. Includes manufacturers of prefabricated houses and semi-fixed manufactured homes. Household Appliances Manufacturers of electric household appliances and related products. Includes manufacturers of power and hand tools, including garden improvement tools. Excludes TVs and other audio and video products classified in the Consumer Electronics sub-industry and personal computers classified in the Computer Hardware sub-industry. Housewares & Specialties Manufacturers of durable household products, including cutlery, cookware, glassware, crystal, silverware, utensils, kitchenware and consumer specialties not classified elsewhere. Leisure Products Manufacturers of leisure products and equipment including sports equipment, bicycles and toys. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 25

28 Sector Industry Group Industry Consumer Discretionary Consumer Durables & Apparel Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Consumer Services Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Diversified Consumer Services S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 26

29 Consumer Discretionary continued from previous page Sub-Industry Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods Manufacturers of apparel, accessories and luxury goods. Includes companies primarily producing designer handbags, wallets, luggage, jewelry and watches. Excludes shoes classified in the Footwear sub-industry. Footwear Manufacturers of footwear. Includes sport and leather shoes. Textiles Manufacturers of textile and related products not classified in the Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods, Footwear or Home Furnishings sub-industries. Casinos & Gaming Owners and operators of casinos and gaming facilities. Includes companies providing lottery and betting services. Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines Owners and operators of hotels, resorts and cruise ships. Includes travel agencies, tour operators and related services not classified elsewhere. Excludes casino-hotels classified in the Casinos & Gaming sub-industry. Leisure Facilities Owners and operators of leisure facilities, including sport and fitness centers, stadiums, golf courses and amusement parks not classified in the Movies & Entertainment sub-industry. Restaurants Owners and operators of restaurants, bars, pubs, fast-food or take-out facilities. Includes companies that provide food catering services. Education Services Companies providing education services, either online or through conventional teaching methods. Includes private universities, correspondence teaching, providers of educational seminars, educational materials and technical education. Excludes companies providing employee education programs classified in the Human Resources & Employment Services sub-industry. Specialized Consumer Services Companies providing consumer services not classified elsewhere. Includes residential services, home security, legal services, personal services, renovation & interior design services, consumer auctions and wedding & funeral services. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 27

30 Sector Industry Group Industry Consumer Discretionary Media Media S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 28

31 Consumer Discretionary continued from previous page Sub-Industry Advertising Companies providing advertising, marketing or public relations services. Broadcasting Owners and operators of television or radio broadcasting systems, including programming. Includes radio and television, broadcasting, radio networks, and radio stations. Cable & Satellite Providers of cable or satellite television and satellite radio services. Includes cable networks and program distribution. Movies & Entertainment Companies that engage in producing and selling entertainment products and services, including companies engaged in the production, distribution and screening of movies and television shows, producers and distributors of music, entertainment theaters and sports teams. Publishing Publishers of newspapers, magazines and books, and providers of information in print or electronic formats. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 29

32 Sector Industry Group Industry Consumer Discretionary Retailing Distributors Internet & Direct Marketing Retail Multiline Retail Specialty Retail S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 30

33 Consumer Discretionary continued from previous page Sub-Industry Distributors Distributors and wholesalers of general merchandise not classified elsewhere. Includes vehicle distributors. Internet & Direct Marketing Retail Companies providing retail services primarily on the internet, through mail order, and TV home shopping retailers. Department Stores Owners and operators of department stores. General Merchandise Stores Owners and operators of stores offering diversified general merchandise. Excludes hypermarkets and large-scale super centers classified in the Hypermarkets & Super Centers sub-industry. Apparel Retail Retailers specialized mainly in apparel and accessories. Computer & Electronics Retail Owners and operators of consumer electronics, computers, video and related products retail stores. Home Improvement Retail Owners and operators of home and garden improvement retail stores. Includes stores offering building materials and supplies. Specialty Stores Owners and operators of specialty retail stores not classified elsewhere. Includes jewelry stores, toy stores, office supply stores, health & vision care stores and book & entertainment stores. Automotive Retail Owners and operators of stores specializing in automotive retail. Includes auto dealers, gas stations, and retailers of auto accessories, motorcycles & parts, automotive glass and automotive equipment & parts. Homefurnishing Retail Owners and operators of furniture and home furnishings retail stores. Includes residential furniture, homefurnishings, housewares, and interior design. Excludes home and garden improvement stores, classified in the Home Improvement Retail sub-industry. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 31

34 Sector Industry Group Industry Consumer Staples Food & Staples Retailing Food & Staples Retailing Food, Beverage & Tobacco Beverages Food Products Tobacco S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 32

35 Consumer Staples Sub-Industry Drug Retail Owners and operators of primarily drug retail stores and pharmacies. Food Distributors Distributors of food products to other companies and not directly to the consumer. Food Retail Owners and operators of primarily food retail stores. Hypermarkets & Super Centers Owners and operators of hypermarkets and super centers selling food and a wide-range of consumer staple products. Excludes Food and Drug Retailers classified in the Food Retail and Drug Retail sub-industries, respectively. Brewers Producers of beer and malt liquors. Includes breweries not classified in the Restaurants sub-industry. Distillers & Vintners Distillers, vintners and producers of alcoholic beverages not classified in the Brewers sub-industry. Soft Drinks Producers of non-alcoholic beverages including mineral waters. Excludes producers of milk classified in the Packaged Foods sub-industry. Agricultural Products Producers of agricultural products. Includes crop growers, owners of plantations and companies that produce and process foods but do not package and market them. Excludes companies classified in the Forest Products sub-industry and those that package and market the food products classified in the Packaged Foods & Meats sub-industry. Packaged Foods & Meats Producers of packaged foods including dairy products, fruit juices, meats, poultry, fish and pet foods. Tobacco Manufacturers of cigarettes and other tobacco products. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 33

36 Sector Industry Group Industry Consumer Staples Household & Personal Products Household Products Personal Products S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 34

37 Consumer Staples continued from previous page Sub-Industry Household Products Producers of non-durable household products, including detergents, soaps, diapers and other tissue and household paper products not classified in the Paper Products sub-industry. Personal Products Manufacturers of personal and beauty care products, including cosmetics and perfumes. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 35

38 Sector Industry Group Industry Health Care Health Care Equipment & Services Health Care Equipment & Supplies Health Care Providers & Services Health Care Technology Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology & Life Sciences Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Life Sciences Tools & Services S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 36

39 Health Care Sub-Industry Health Care Equipment Manufacturers of health care equipment and devices. Includes medical instruments, drug delivery systems, cardiovascular & orthopedic devices, and diagnostic equipment. Health Care Supplies Manufacturers of health care supplies and medical products not classified elsewhere. Includes eye care products, hospital supplies, and safety needle & syringe devices. Health Care Distributors Distributors and wholesalers of health care products not classified elsewhere. Health Care Services Providers of patient health care services not classified elsewhere. Includes dialysis centers, lab testing services, and pharmacy management services. Also includes companies providing business support services to health care providers, such as clerical support services, collection agency services, staffing services and outsourced sales & marketing services. Health Care Facilities Owners and operators of health care facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation and retirement centers and animal hospitals. Managed Health Care Owners and operators of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and other managed plans. Health Care Technology Companies providing information technology services primarily to health care providers. Includes companies providing application, systems and/or data processing software, internet-based tools, and IT consulting services to doctors, hospitals or businesses operating primarily in the Health Care sector. Biotechnology Companies primarily engaged in the research, development, manufacturing and/or marketing of products based on genetic analysis and genetic engineering. Includes companies specializing in protein-based therapeutics to treat human diseases. Excludes companies manufacturing products using biotechnology but without a health care application. Pharmaceuticals Companies engaged in the research, development or production of pharmaceuticals. Includes veterinary drugs. Life Sciences Tools & Services Companies enabling the drug discovery, development and production continuum by providing analytical tools, instruments, consumables & supplies, clinical trial services and contract research services. Includes firms primarily servicing the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 37

40 Sector Industry Group Industry Financials Banks Banks Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Diversified Financials Diversified Financial Services Consumer Finance S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 38

41 Financials Sub-Industry Diversified Banks Large, geographically diverse banks with a national footprint whose revenues are derived primarily from conventional banking operations, have significant business activity in retail banking and small and medium corporate lending, and provide a diverse range of financial services. Excludes banks classified in the Regional Banks and Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Sub-Industries. Also excludes investment banks classified in the Investment Banking & Brokerage Sub-Industry. Regional Banks Commercial banks whose businesses are derived primarily from conventional banking operations and have significant business activity in retail banking and small and medium corporate lending. Regional banks tend to operate in limited geographic regions. Excludes companies in the Diversified Banks and Thrifts & Mortgage Banks sub-industries. Also excludes investment banks classified in the Investment Banking & Brokerage sub-industry. Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Financial institutions providing mortgage and mortgage related services. These include financial institutions whose assets are primarily mortgage related, savings & loans, mortgage lending institutions, building societies and companies providing insurance to mortgage banks. Other Diversified Financial Services Providers of a diverse range of financial services and/or with some interest in a wide range of financial services including banking, insurance and capital markets, but with no dominant business line. Excludes companies classified in the Regional Banks and Diversified Banks Sub-Industries. Multi-Sector Holdings A company with significantly diversified holdings across three or more sectors, none of which contribute a majority of profit and/or sales Stakes held are predominantly of a non-controlling nature. Includes diversified financial companies where stakes held are of a controlling nature. Excludes other diversified companies classified in the Industrials Conglomerates sub-industry. Specialized Finance Providers of specialized financial services not classified elsewhere. Companies in this sub-industry derive a majority of revenue from one specialized line of business. Includes, but not limited to, commercial financing companies, central banks, leasing institutions, factoring services, and specialty boutiques. Excludes companies classified in the Financial Exchanges & Data sub-industry. Consumer Finance Providers of consumer finance services, including personal credit, credit cards, lease financing, travel-related money services and pawn shops. Excludes mortgage lenders classified in the Thrifts & Mortgage Finance sub-industry. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 39

42 Sector Industry Group Industry Financials Diversified Financials Capital Markets Financials Diversified Financials Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Insurance Insurance S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 40

43 Financials continued from previous page Sub-Industry Asset Management & Custody Banks Financial institutions primarily engaged in investment management and/or related custody and securities fee-based services. Includes companies operating mutual funds, closed-end funds and unit investment trusts. Excludes banks and other financial institutions primarily involved in commercial lending, investment banking, brokerage and other specialized financial activities. Investment Banking & Brokerage Financial institutions primarily engaged in investment banking and brokerage services, including equity and debt underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, securities lending and advisory services. Excludes banks and other financial institutions primarily involved in commercial lending, asset management and specialized financial activities. Diversified Capital Markets Financial institutions primarily engaged in diversified capital markets activities, including a significant presence in at least two of the following areas: large/major corporate lending, investment banking, brokerage and asset management. Excludes less diversified companies classified in the Asset Management & Custody Banks or Investment Banking & Brokerage sub-industries. Also excludes companies classified in the Banks or Insurance industry groups or the Consumer Finance sub-industry. Financial Exchanges & Data Financial exchanges for securities, commodities, derivatives and other financial instruments, and providers of financial decision support tools and products including ratings agencies. Mortgage REITs Companies or Trusts that service, originate, purchase and/or securitize residential and/or commercial mortgage loans. Includes trusts that invest in mortgage-backed securities and other mortgage related assets. Insurance Brokers Insurance and reinsurance brokerage firms. Life & Health Insurance Companies providing primarily life, disability, indemnity or supplemental health insurance. Excludes managed care companies classified in the Managed Health Care sub-industry. Multi-line Insurance Insurance companies with diversified interests in life, health and property and casualty insurance. Property & Casualty Insurance Companies providing primarily property and casualty insurance. Reinsurance Companies providing primarily reinsurance. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 41

44 Sector Industry Group Industry Information Technology Software & Services Internet Software & Services IT Services Software Technology Hardware & Equipment Communications Equipment Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals S&P Global Market Intelligence MSCI 42

45 Information Technology Sub-Industry Internet Software & Services Companies developing and marketing internet software and/or providing internet services including online databases and interactive services, as well as companies deriving a majority of their revenues from online advertising. Excludes companies classified in the Internet Retail sub-industry. IT Consulting & Other Services Providers of information technology and systems integration services not classified in the Data Processing & Outsourced Services or Internet Software & Services sub-industries. Includes information technology consulting and information management services. Data Processing & Outsourced Services Providers of commercial electronic data processing and/or business process outsourcing services. Includes companies that provide services for back-office automation. Application Software Companies engaged in developing and producing software designed for specialized applications for the business or consumer market Includes enterprise and technical software. Excludes companies classified in the Home Entertainment Software sub-industry. Also excludes companies producing systems or database management software classified in the Systems Software sub-industry Systems Software Companies engaged in developing and producing systems and database management software. Home Entertainment Software Manufacturers of home entertainment software and educational software used primarily in the home. Communications Equipment Manufacturers of communication equipment and products, including LANs, WANs, routers, telephones, switchboards and exchanges Excludes cellular phone manufacturers classified in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals Sub-Industry. Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals Manufacturers of cellular phones, personal computers, servers, electronic computer components and peripherals. Includes data storage components, motherboards, audio and video cards, monitors, keyboards, printers, and other peripherals. Excludes semiconductors classified in the Semiconductors Sub-Industry. GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD 43